Keyword: Make-A-Wish Foundation
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The Ancient Order of Hibernians say that they are working with the city to make Irish Day more family-friendly. Residents said that the changes to the parade and festival, including clearing streets earlier, will have little impact on the crowds and noise.
Irish Day ‘was over’
The St. Brendan’s Day Irish Parade and Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to the West End each year, was nearly canceled last month amid an outcry from residents who say they have had … more
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Bellmore-Merrick Sharks swim frigid waters for a cause
The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District swim team, the Sharks, recently took part in the Long Beach Polar Bear Super Bowl Sunday Splash to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Their efforts, combined with support from their families, friends and teachers, enabled them to raise more than $3,300 for the cause. more
The Allegria Hotel's 10-by-15 foot HD screen for the Super Bowl. The Allegria is offering a $35 all you can eat package, the Atlantica and L'Onda Bar will broadcast the big game on two 50 inch HD screens.
Long Beach businesses ready for Super Bowl Sunday
With the New York Giants squaring off against longtime rivals the New England Patriots — and with thousands expected to descend on Long Beach for the annual Polar Bear Splash — many business … more
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Jonathan Kadoch, left, Mike and Rich Maglione celebrated after the Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers.
Long Beach Giants fans gear up for the big game
When Long Beach resident Mike Maglione, 32, and his brother Rich, 29, had an opportunity to grab tickets to the Giants’ NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons last month, the … more
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Roughly 5,000 people participated in the Long Beach Polar Bears splash last year. Proceeds of the event support the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Long Beach Polar Bears to celebrate 13th anniversary
“It’s a fantastic Long Beach tradition, and one of the things that defines the community is traditions and having really wonderful things that make us unique,” said City Manager Jack … more
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Malvernite John Friia is hosting the third annual Wrapping Wishes event to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Malvernite wraps gifts, raises funds
It’s that time of year — the holiday season is here. You may find yourself a little stressed from the holidays, but with the Wrapping Wishes fundraiser that is benefiting the Make-A-Wish … more
Mustaches for kids kicked off its month-long fund-raising initiative at Sutton Place on Nov. 11. For more information, visit www.m4kli.com.
The Mustache Diaries
On the eve of our fifth annual mustache season, I must admit that I was all smiles in anticipation of the hairy mission I was about to embark on with my fellow “growers.” The mission I speak of … more
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Long Beach’s Mustaches for Kids will hold a fundraiser at Sutton Place on Nov. 11, the start of a month-long effort to raise money for Sloan Kettering’s Pediatric Cancer Care. For more information, visit www.m4kli.com.
Nice 'stache! Local group to raise money for Sloan Kettering’s pediatric cancer center
When Long Beach resident Billy Kupferman first began teaching in Garden City, he was overwhelmed when he learned that two third-grade students had cancer. “They’re both in seventh grade now, … more
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Joining with Andie Ofsink were, from left, Kennedy varsity soccer players Jenna Coluccio, Brittany Mascaro, Jillian Waller, Melissa Coluccio and Katya Demetriades.
Kennedy soccer team raises funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Kennedy High School girls’ soccer team came together on Sept. 17 in support of Children’s Cancer Awareness Month. After an early-morning practice, all 23 players met at Salon Envy in Merrick and purchased Streaks of Sunshine hair extensions, with proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York. The extensions are $10 each. more
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York staff member Jessica Brown, a Rockville Centre resident, warmed up after the plunge on Sunday.
Rockville Centre resident among Polar Bears who took the plunge
efore Sunday’s Super Bowl game kicked off, thousands took to the beach at Riverside Boulevard to help raise money for the 12th Annual Long Beach Polar Bears Super Bowl Splash, benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York, held in honor of Paulie Bradley, who died at the age of four in 1997 before being able to receive his wish. more
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